Address: 13 miles west of Socorro off NM-60 and Water Canyon Rd.
Phone: 505-854-2292
Come visit us in Socorro, New Mexico
Quebradas to east, Rio Grande floodplain and Bosque del Apache to south. Magdalena /
Socorro, NM TrailsLate June to late August lightning and thunderstorm research; gate blocks last mile to laboratory (gate is often closed). Hikers, picnickers welcome year-round.
Socorro, NM RecreationPronghorn antelope, golden eagles, other birds....
Monolith resembles praying nun....
Natural rock formation resembles profile of Mary of Magdalene on side of Magdalena Mountain....
Gym Peak at 7,106 feet, Florida Peak at 7,295 feet. Seasonal quail / ibex hunts, by permit, applications due early April. 15 ...
Public/private mineral pools, massage, cabins, tent/RV camping, day use....